腰掛ける
Reading: こしかける
Meaning: to sit down, to take a seat
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Example Sentence
椅子 に 腰掛けて 本 を 読む
I sit down in the chair and read a book.
Usage Notes
More formal than just 座る, often used for sitting on a chair or bench.
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